Vote

Voting plays a key role in our democracy. Voting is entirely your choice, but by voting you are having a say in who runs our district.

Election day in for local government is 11 October 2025.

Voting documents will be delivered by post between 9 and 22 September 2025. The voting period runs from 9 September to 11 October 2025, with election day on Saturday, 11 October. Voting closes at noon on election day.

Information for voters

Local elections are vital to shaping the future of our communities across Aotearoa New Zealand. They give us the chance to choose the leaders who make important decisions about the services and infrastructure we rely on every day — like roads, parks, water, and community facilities.

By voting in local elections, we ensure that the people who are elected reflect our values.

It's important for us to turn out and vote, so councils can properly represent the communities they serve.

Click here for information on local elections, how to vote and how to register to vote if you haven’t already.